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From Cuba to the world: the incredible life and career of Arturo Sandoval

Favorite Things host Pat Prescott talks with Arturo Sandoval, and he has stories for days! '

Meeting his hero Dizzy Gillespie in Cuba, playing Carnegie Hall on his first day ever in the U.S., working with Clint Eastwood, Andy Garcia, and a who's who of musicians from every genre.

Sandoval's new album, SANGÚ, will be released on May 1st, and he's touring in support of the album.

The Arturo Sandoval Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching young lives through music by providing educational programs, mentorship, and opportunities for emerging artists.

Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.